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A thick slice of Italian-style stuffed meatloaf showing a melty mozzarella cheese center and marinara topping.

Italian-Style Stuffed Meatloaf

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.5 lb ground pork
  • 0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp sal t
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 6 oz low -moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into thick strips
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes to hydrate.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix by hand until just combined.
  4. Place approximately half of the meat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming it into a flat rectangle roughly 1-inch thick.
  5. Arrange the mozzarella strips down the center of the meat rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  6. Place the remaining meat mixture over the cheese and press the edges together firmly to seal the cheese completely inside the loaf.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Spread the marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  9. Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to prevent the cheese from running out.